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Sherwood hails Lescott signing

London - Aston Villa have signed defender Jolean Lescott from fellow Premier League side West Bromwich Albion on a two-year contract, their website said on Tuesday.

Villa did not disclose the financial terms of the deal but British media reports said the transfer fee was in the region of £1.5 million pounds.

The England international scored one goal in 36 league appearances for West Brom.

The 33-year-old won the Premier League title with Manchester City in 2012 and 2014, the FA Cup in 2011 and the League Cup in 2014.

Manager Tim Sherwood said of Lescott: "He's a player who has great Premier League experience and he'll be a huge help to the younger members of our squad.

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